Android 17 will add stronger anti-theft, scam-call blocking, and threat detection features, including tighter protections for banking apps, improved Live Threat Detection, and biometric “Mark as lost” controls. Google also plans broader privacy and security upgrades such as APK scanning, OTP hiding, post-quantum cryptography, and expanded Advanced Protection across Android versions. #Android17 #Revolut #ItaúUnibanco #Nubank #PlayProtect
Keypoints
- Android 17 will block spoofed banking scam calls by working with banking apps.
- The initial rollout includes Revolut, Itaú Unibanco, and Nubank.
- Live Threat Detection will expand to spot SMS forwarding misuse and hidden malicious apps.
- “Mark as lost” will add biometric locking and disable Quick Settings, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
- Android will add APK malware scanning, OTP hiding, and other security upgrades.